Physics Major
Acceptance to Major Requirements
Course Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 191 | Foundations of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 200 | Foundations of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Foundations of Physics III | 4 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
Minimum Grade and/or GPA for required courses: 2.00 GPA
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.00
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 191 | Foundations of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 200 | Foundations of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Foundations of Physics III | 4 |
| PHYS 320 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 339 | Physical Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 341 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 346 | Quantum Mechanics I | 4 |
| PHYS 343 | Thermodynamics | 2 |
| PHYS 344 | Statistical Mechanics | 2 |
| PHYS 372 | Senior Research | 1 |
| or PHYS 374 | Senior Engineering Design Project | |
| PHYS 373 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory (two semesters) 1 | 2 |
| PHYS 370 | Advanced Physics Laboratory (two semesters) 2 | 2 |
| PHYS (300-Level) additional electives | 6 | |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS XXX Comprehensive Exam 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Take both semesters Sophomore year
- 2
Take both semesters Junior year
- 3
The Major Field Test in Physics is to be taken in the spring semester of the senior year
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
Four Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 191 | Foundations of Physics I | 4 |
| INTG 105 | College Success | 1 |
| INTG 100 | Foundations | 4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 200 | Foundations of Physics II | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CSD 100 | Cultural and Social Difference: Identity | 4 |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Foundations of Physics III | 4 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations | 4 |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 320 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| CSD 300 | Cultural and Social Difference: Systems | 4 |
| Way of Thinking | 4 | |
| Free electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS 339 | Physical Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 370 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS electives | 2 | |
| Way of Thinking | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 341 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 370 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS electives | 2 | |
| Way of Thinking | 4 | |
| Free electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 372 | Senior Research | 1 |
| PHYS electives | 2 | |
| Theological Integrations | 4 | |
| Way of Thinking | 4 | |
| Free electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 343 | Thermodynamics | 2 |
| PHYS 344 | Statistical Mechanics | 2 |
| PHYS 346 | Quantum Mechanics I | 4 |
| PHYS 373 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| Free electives | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 127 | |